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Buy once, cry once.

Thankfully, I learned this lesson pretty early in life. Ironically, it wasn’t through tile—it was through my passion for cars.

The number of times I’ve bought the cheaper part or rushed an installation because I wanted to save a little money has almost always cost me more in the end. I’ve had to buy the right part anyway, spend twice the labor, and deal with the frustration of doing the same job twice.

That lesson translates perfectly to the construction industry.

If you’re a contractor who genuinely takes pride in delivering exceptional work, you know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s frustrating walking into failed jobs because someone decided to cut corners to save a few bucks.

And if you’re a homeowner reading this, remember this:

You’re not just paying for tile.

You’re paying for proven systems, clear communication, experienced employees, proper installation methods, quality tools, attention to detail, accountability, warranties, and the confidence that the job is being done the right way the first time.

The cheapest price is rarely the cheapest outcome. #contractor #tiledesign #tile #bathroomremodel #bathroomrenovation ...

Update on Hank’s shower!

The guys officially wrapped up all the tile and grout. All that’s left is epoxying the miters, final plumbing, spackling, and paint.

This was our first time custom making and installing a floating vanity, and I’d say it turned out pretty solid. Every project teaches you something, and this one was no exception.

For all the tile installers and contractors out there—how would you have tackled this project? Would you have done anything differently? Drop your thoughts below. #contractor #tile #dogs #dogshower #puppy ...

Here is a perfect example of two businesses working simultaneously taking on the construction industry. So many times there’s miscommunication, leading to delays, unexpected costs, and many more issues. With a system like Job Tread, using it from GC to trade completely eliminates that. Here’s a simple example of how that works. Are there any other Tile contractors out there using Job Tread? #contractor #communication #tilecontractor #system #tile ...

Screeding your walls is an easy and effective to fix a wall that may not be totally flat. This wall was a bit low in the middle. If not fixed prior to starting tile your either going to end up with a little dip in your wall which can be very noticeable, or spend much longer fixing it during the tiling process than if you had just correctly prepped before hand. ...

Working in the tub bathroom here at the house in belmar. Check out some of the progress as well as the installation process! ...

We’re installing a Schluter membrane over the heated floor cable to create a smooth, level surface for the tile installation. While Schluter membranes are commonly used for waterproofing, in this application the primary goal is to flatten the floor and provide an even substrate for the mosaic sheet tiles in the shower. ...

We wanted to share a quick progress update on our house in Belmar. The prep work has been especially time-consuming but essential, including installing heat cables in three of the four bathrooms. We’re also moving forward with a significant amount of mosaic sheet tile across both flooring and walls, which is really starting to shape the overall look and feel of the space. ...

Here’s a look at some of the often-overlooked prep work that goes into a quality tile installation. This short video shows what it looks like to install a Schluter heated floor cable. We extended the heat cable beyond the main bathroom floor and into the shower pan—because stepping onto a warm shower floor just makes sense. 😀 the area that is left off is where the vanity is going so it is very important that you figure out your vanity dimensions before installation. ...

Remember, you always wanna go with the grain 🏄 ...